Unclaimed $1 million Mega Millions ticket set to expire in December
Time is running out for someone in New York to claim a $1 million Mega Millions prize. The New York Lottery announced Friday that a second-prize ticket sold in Valley Stream will expire next month if the winner doesn’t come forward. The ticket was sold at Cold Cut Express, located at 507 Dubois Avenue in… More...
DEC greenlights controversial gas pipeline project heading amid environmental concerns
A controversial natural gas pipeline project is now moving forward. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has approved key permits for the Northeast Supply Enhancement — or “NESE” — pipeline. The NESE pipeline is a proposal by the Transco Company — a subsidiary of...
SNAP uncertainty leaves Tri-State Area food pantries struggling to meet demand
SNAP uncertainty leaves Tri-State Area food pantries struggling to meet demand
Hochul hails Mamdani’s rise — then questions his biggest ideas
New York’s governor is striking a delicate balance with the mayor-elect of New York City.
The Nexus Between Article 81 Guardianship and Estate Litigation In New York
Time and again situations arise where the circumstances and proceedings concerning an Article 81 Guardianship and estate litigation in the Surrogate’s Court intersect. The New York Probate Lawyer Blog has published many articles concerning the topics of Guardianship and litigation in estates. At the core of any...
Buried In Upstate New York. Do You Know Their Incredible Stories?
This gallery tells the amazing (and little known) stories of 9 Americans buried in Upstate New York
Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce marks 15 years supporting Black-owned businesses
The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC) is marking over 15 years of service to African American-owned businesses in New York State. The organization, which serves Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Kings Counties, has become the largest African American chamber in the state. Over the past decade...
N.Y. weather: Mild Saturday followed by rain Sunday, with temperatures to drop next week
Mild temperatures in the lower to mid-60s degrees are expected across Staten Island Saturday, with morning showers clearing and skies becoming mostly sunny. A northwest breeze of 10 to 15 mph will develop following the passage of a weak cold front, according to the National Weather Service. Rain will return...
Opinion: Aging in Place Shouldn’t Cost Everything You’ve Worked For
“Thousands of middle-income older adults are caught in between—too poor to pay privately [for home care], too ‘wealthy’ to qualify for help. Now, New York has a chance to fix part of that gap.”. Every day at Encore Community Services in Midtown Manhattan, I meet older New...
N.Y. weather: Latest outlook reveals shift in November forecast
The latest monthly weather outlooks by the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center indicate that there has been a shift in the forecast for November. It now appears that what was initially believed to be a drier month in New York City could end up being wetter than average for a majority of the state.
